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EMDR study takes a step toward trauma care after intensive care
A three-hospital feasibility trial shows that intensive-care survivors with post-traumatic stress symptoms could be identified, offered EMDR and followed over a year. The study prepares the ground for a larger effectiveness trial.
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EMDR UK opens its 2027 research-poster call
Poster abstracts of up to 300 words are invited for research, service evaluations and clinical case series. The conference is March 12–13, 2027 in London; the call does not specify a deadline time or timezone.
Read the official callFlashforward study’s preregistered analysis did not confirm benefit
In eight people with social anxiety, preregistered analyses did not confirm reduced social anxiety or avoidance. Exploratory findings were hypothesis-generating, not confirmatory.
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Neonatal-parent research identifies a question for future EMDR trials
Amsterdam UMC reported symptom burden among parents of very premature babies; the study did not test EMDR efficacy.
Read the institutional reportEMDRIA Consultant Day registration closes October 28
The live event runs 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Central for consultants and consultants in training. Registration closes October 28 at noon Central.
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Feasibility Study
EMDR study takes a step toward trauma care after intensive care
A small three-hospital trial tests whether intensive-care survivors can be identified, treated and followed in preparation for a larger study.
Study Protocol
Vermont research plan pairs group EMDR with treatment for shame and self-criticism
The published protocol describes a combined program for first responders; treatment outcomes are not yet available.
Service Evaluation
Welsh veterans service examines EMDR delivered outdoors
A nonrandomized review compares outdoor and indoor delivery while keeping schedule differences and other limitations in view.
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2026–2027 EMDR Events Calendar
Upcoming webinars, submission deadlines and 2027 conference dates, with official links.
What the 2026 Conference Season Is Really About
A look at the themes and organizational signals shaping EMDR conferences this year, beyond the scheduled dates and speaker lists.
EMDR For Veterans
VA, DoD, and allied care-system starting points organized by country for veterans, service members, and their families.